Board Of Supervisors Clint Hickman: Let’s not forget to honor veterans this month. My dad served in the military and so did my great uncle. They sacrificed so much to protect our country and promote freedom, and I know many of you have done the same. I appreciate all of you and I thank you for your service! A list of some of the events to celebrate Veterans. Free Park entrance to Maricopa County Parks Goodyear Veterans Day TributeGlendale Veterans Day CeremonyTraveling Vietnam Wall

Colorado River Republican Women will meet at noon, Wed., Nov 15 at the Chaparral Country Club, 1260 East Mohave Drive in Bullhead City to discuss "Human Trafficking in Northern Arizona" with speaker Andrea Kadar.

Activist Vera Anderson: I always look forward to your morning Briefs and know where to go to get the truth. Currently I started our Election Integrity Committee and found quite a few people that are also of the mindset that our vote must be protected. Our concerns are coming out of the Maricopa County Recorders office and Recorder Fontes. Would you please post the attached letter to make sure that those that read the Briefs have the correct information. Appreciate you and all that you do. Thank you,

Election Integrity Committee Chairman Vera Anderson: On Nov 7 some disinformation was read to the Maricopa County Chairman at the ECGmeeting by Chairman Chris Herring that needs to be clarified to make sure everyone has the correct information regarding the out of compliance with several Federal and State statutes by our current Maricopa County Recorder. That information was written by Gina Swoboda of our Election Integrity Committee and PC LD23 after extensive research. The statutes were reported as if it applied to the past judicial election - when in fact - she is referring to the citations that are applicable to future state wide and Federal Elections Only. In her statement to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in a Public Comment Gina wrote: On July 25th, 2017, Maricopa County Recorder Fontes notified all Precinct Commitment that, “The regular rules for Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL) voters will now apply to all voters.” Consequently, Maricopa now has a de facto all-mail elections procedure. Further, as a result of these changes to our elections process, we are now currently out of compliance with several Federal and state statutes going forward.

· HAVA 107-252.52 USC: 20901 – 21145 (Help America Vote Act 2001) requires all voters registered using the Federal Voter Registration form provide Proof of Citizenship at the polls the first time they cast a ballot. These voters are statutorily ineligible for PEVL for their initial vote. The forms of Proof of Citizenship are specific and signature verification is not accepted for these voters at their first-time voting.

· ARS 16-544 (b) Voters must enroll in PEVL. They must be given the opportunity to remove themselves from PEVL.

· ARS 16-572 (c) Prohibits ballots being taken from the polling place on Election Day. This is a key provision enacted to prevent fraud. The current system has no controls to prevent a voter from taking their ballot and mail envelope and leaving the polling place. There is no control to prevent these ballots from being counted after the fact.

· ARS 16 – 579 (A) (1) (a) / Proposition 105 (1998) Requires proof of identity be presented at the polling place. The statute is specific as to acceptable forms of ID. Under Recorder Fontes’ expansion of mail/PEVL rules being applied to all (nonPEVL) voters, the County recorder is using signature verification done at the MCTEC Processing Center as the sold ID verification. The State of Arizona spent considerable taxpayer funds defending Proposition 10, we ask the Board to uphold it as passed by the voters.

Activist Tom Morrissey: An event being held in Tucson on Sat., Nov 18 honoring slain Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry who was a victim of the Fast and Furious gun running fiasco under the Obama Administration. Please consider attending this fine event honoring a brave man who lost his life in the Arizona Desert at the hands of drug runners using weapons secured in that botched sting operation. This is close to Steven Seagal and my heart because we just released a novel based on the Fast and Furious fiasco (told in factual fiction) and the effect it, and what the Deep State is doing has had on our law enforcement agents and officers, as well as our military. Editor’s note: Steve Bannon will be the speaker. Tickets are $50 and $125 for the dinner at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort, which will be hosted by Fox News's William La Jeunesse.

PC Barbara Medal: If you have never read the Republican Platform the time has come that many misguided people who support the NPV read it - particular page 16. As Republicans we claim to always support the platform yet there are some very informed people among us that support the Soros funded National Popular Vote (NPV) with the smoke and mirrors statement “One Person, One Vote, Every Vote Equal.” To those who that refuse to see the ruse, it sounds good; we all want our vote to count. Has it ever occurred to these misguided few why Soros and the majority of blue states want the NPV and don’t support the constitutional safe guard of the electoral college? Especially after the conservative bread basket of America delivered to us a Republican 2016 victory. These less populated states as compared with the highly populated left and right coastal snake pits of liberals, when added together those states gave us the necessary electoral votes and it was those states that saved our nation from the dangerous victory of the heinous Socialist Hillary. To all of you that agree with the left that our Constitution needs to change and have the NPV foisted on us, it is your ignorance that will render this nation utterly subjugated. The wisdom of the founders cannot be denied and to take away the Electoral College would be the most aggrieves mistake our nation has committed since the dreadful 17 Amendment was passed and which we must address as well.

The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers will meet at 7 pm., Tues., Nov 14 at the Paseo Verde Christian Church, 7569 W Greenway Rd. Peoria, 85381. Members are asked to bring a family service radio if you have one, a HAM Radio, and your map provided previously. There will be a short discussion on issues around self-defense considerations should you be in a position to have to defend yourself or others such as in the Texas church shooting over the weekend. Should we have a different attitude towards carrying a firearm in today's world? It’s time to have a practice session with radio communications, according to spokesman Randy Miller.

The Tempe Republican Women have moved their November meeting to 6:30 pm., Nov 13 at the Pyle Center, 655 E Southern Ave., in Tempe due to Thanksgiving. A Superintendent of Public Education Panel consisting of the Supt of Public Education candidates will be heard. Candidates Tracy Livingston, Frank Riggs, Robert Branch and Jonathan Gelbart are confirmed. RSVP: facebook.com/pg/TempeRepublicanWomen/events/

Coconino County Parks and Recreation is getting in the holiday spirit with a pie baking class between 9 am and noon, Sat., Nov 11 at Fort Tuthill County Park. Registration required! $15 per person. Register here. Contact Willa McAuliffe at 928- 679- 8000 or rconway@coconino.az.gov. offices are closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Tea Party Scottsdale will host Author/firearms expert Alan Korwin at 6:30 pm., Thur., Nov 16 Denny's | Conference Room, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., in Scottsdale. His presentation will be followed by a book signing.

National Boycott of the NFL set for Sun., Nov 12, Veterans Day Weekend.

AZ Heroes to Hometowns is again gather donations for Turkeys to Troops so military families can enjoy a traditional thanksgiving dinner. AZ Heroes to Hometowns is in need of 2,000 - $20 grocery gift cards or monetary donations for a turkey or ham to complete the food boxes for Thanksgiving. Donations of grocery gift cards and checks may be mailed to AZ Heroes to Hometowns, PO Box 31646, Mesa AZ 85275. Also, Pay-Pal may be used for donations; information can be located at www.azheroestohometowns.org. All donations labeled Turkey to Troops will be used for this project. Please consider helping the families that have done their part to fight for our freedom: Contact founder Kathy Pearce at 480.330.1632 or kathy@azheroestohometowns.org or AZ H2H, P.O. Box 31646, Mesa, AZ 85275.

David Gonzales, US Marshall for Arizona, will address LD24 at 7 pm., on Thurs., Nov 16 in the AZGOP Headquarters, 3501 N. 24th St., in Phoenix. Gonzales will talk about the function and inner workings of the Nation’s oldest law enforcement agency – dating back to President George Washington. Gonzales was a DPS officer with the state GITEM gang task force. Bylaws Committee Chairman Brian Kaufman will present an update on bylaws revisions proposals for LD24, Maricopa County and the AZGOP. .

The Tempe Republican Women’s Christmas Party dinner is scheduled at 7 pm., Dec 4 at Floridino's on 590 N Alma School Rd #35, Chandler, 85224. Doors open at 6:30PM. No charge for members or associates. $15 for guests. Please bring a small gift (value of $10 or less) for exchange in the “Dirty Santa” game. RSVP: merrowjessica@gmail.com

LD 29 will meet at 7 m., Mon., Nov 13 at Genie G's restaurant, 7349 W Indian School Rd. Social time starts at 6:30. If you want to eat dinner, please arrive early so the meeting can begin at 7. Contact Chairman Alan Gaugert, ld29chairman@gmail.com 623.330.3622.

CANCELLED!Yavapai County Republican Committee’s Nov 11 Tribute to Veterans' Dinner has been cancelled due to a lack of advance tickets sales. They have already initiated refunds for those who purchased tickets. Those who purchased tickets will be notified individually regarding the cancellation.

Congresswoman Martha McSally and Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon tomorrow will host a roundtable discussion with Southern Arizona small businesses on how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact employers and employees in Southern Arizona.

The Western Pinal County Chapter of Arizona Republican Assembles (AzRA) will meet at 7 pm., Mon., Nov 13 at 408 N. Sacaton Street, Suite II in Casa Grande to hear LD11 Rep Mark Finchem address water security, unfunded pension liabilities and Uninsured Future for budget capacity growth. Finchem is a former firefighter/paramedia and former Michigan public safety officer. He is currentlyan Associate Broker with one of the largest real estate firms in Southern Arizona. He and his wife Tanya have been married for over 10 years and live in Oro Valley. They are actively involved with a number of Christian faith organizations including YoungLife, KLOVE Christian Radio outreach ministries and Victory Assembly of God church, offering hope and salvation through God’s grace and the saving sacrifice of Christ Jesus. Contact: AZRA President Nancy Hawkinsnancydist3@gmail.com

Payson Trump supporters demonstrated along Route 87 was in support of President Donald J Trump and his plan to cut taxes last week. This group was not prodded to show up by the media. Nor were they paid one penny for their activism. Many got "Thumbs Up" and loud beeps from passing motorists. No violence, no injuries, no arrests reported.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

Fri - NOV 10

Retired Major Jeffrey Prather of “Prather Point” will address the student Veteran’s Day assembly at 1 pm., at Desert Christian High School in Tucson regarding ‘honoring veterans’ . Contact Prather atjeffrey.prather@warriorschool.com

Sat - Nov 11

Former LD13 Chairman Dr Robert Branch and his wife Adele, are hosting their annual 1-5 pm., Veteran’s Day BBQ fundraiser to benefit local Veterans in conjunction with Fighter Country Partnership and Fighter Country Foundation (Luke AFB). This event will also honor the Families of Luke AFB. They are counting on 300 -500 people to attend. No admission fee, nor food charge; however, a donation to the Fighter Country Foundation is encouraged. They have a BBQ smoker that can easily feed over 1000 people, and their home is next to a seven-acre park. This is a Veteran’s Day – no campaigning although elected officials are welcome to join in the honoring of veterans. However, participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. Contact: 602-334-6519.

Paradise Republican Women will hear a presentation by Benjamin Wick on “Foundational Truths of America” at 10 am., at the Gainey Gold Club, 7600 E Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale. 9:30 am social 11 am brunch.

NOV 16

Tea Party Scottsdale will host Author/firearms expert Alan Korwin at 6:30 pm., Denny's | Conference Room, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., in Scottsdale. His presentation will be followed by a book signing.

US Senate candidate Kelli Ward: Washington is in desperate need of conservative, principled America-First leadership... Our lack of effective leadership -- especially in the U.S. Senate -- is why we still have Obamacare, an insecure border, and a disastrous "unreformed" federal tax code. I'm going to Washington to change this...Please support me in my efforts. You see, as an Arizona Senator I got things done. In fact, during my final year I successfully moved 19 bills through the legislative process to the governor's desk. The work I've accomplished in our state continues to benefit small businesses owners, allied health professionals, gun owners, schoolchildren and Arizona families. My hard work and effective leadership is why I've received tremendous endorsements. Friend, I'm 100% committed to taking my strong "let's get this done" work ethic to Washington... but I need your help to get there. I recently sat down and recorded a short spot on why we need leaders now more than ever before. In case you missed it, please take a minute to watch and share right here -- you'll also see some of my legislative accomplishments on that page also.Thanks you so much for running with me -- I am incredibly grateful for your support.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio: I want to take a moment and extend my thanks to our brave soldiers who protect this country every day. I also want to thank your families whose sacrifices are too often overlooked. We cannot imagine the burden you carry and that should never go unrecognized. As we spend the day with our families and loved ones, let us reflect on our history, our values, and our liberties, none of which would be possible without the sacrifices of our armed forces. Please remember to thank our military and their families for all they have done for us.